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William J Epperson

William (Bill) J. Epperson, 82, of Bella Vista, Arkansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 5, 2016. Bill is survived by his wife, Sandra of 58 years, son, Brad (Linda) Epperson, daughters, Karla (Kevin) Thompson, Jody (Johnny) Swanson, Tamara Epperson and many loving grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Bill was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. Bill loved the game of golf and would play every chance he could. He also loved the St. Louis Cardinals and the Missouri Tigers. Bill served with the U.S. Navy with a top secret clearance during the Korean War, based out of Kami Seya, Japan. Bill graduated from Northeast Missouri State University. He worked for 30 years with the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring as an officer of the company. Bill and Sandra moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas, in 2001. Bill was always there to help family and friends with whatever they needed him for. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Miles and Flora Epperson, his brother, Hollis Epperson and granddaughter, Holly Thompson. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. with a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. at the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory on Friday, February 12, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bella Vista Baptist Church, St. Judes Children's Hospital or any other charity of your choice.

Published February 9, 2016

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